H.R. No. 1762
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Roscoe High School
reached the pinnacle of success with a 52-48 overtime victory over
Plains High School to win the 2009 University Interscholastic
League 1A Division 1 state championship on March 14, 2009, at the
Frank Erwin Center in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Finishing the year with a stellar record of 28 wins
and just 4 losses, the Plowboys captured the first basketball title
in the school's history in what was their very first trip to the
state tournament; the team advanced through the playoffs with
victories over Santo, Archer City, Poolville, Goldthwaite, and
Italy High Schools, before besting Tenaha in the tournament
semifinals; and
WHEREAS, In the championship game, Roscoe benefited from the
17 points and 9 rebounds tallied by Caden Smith and the 14 points
scored by Jacob Villanueva, while Mr. Villanueva's twin brother,
Jared, came up with 9 crucial points in overtime to secure the
victory; in addition, valuable contributions to the team's success
were provided throughout the year by the other members of the
Plowboy roster: Garrison Williams, Justin Gonzales, Zach
Gutierrez, and Trae Howard; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Johnny Martin, in his 30th year at
Roscoe, as well as assistant coaches Chuck Cathey and Jonathan
Haseloff, provided outstanding guidance to the Plowboys, inspiring
them to give their all in each and every game; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the goal of every
high school athlete; the hard work and dedication demonstrated by
Roscoe's talented basketball players have enabled them to realize
that dream, and they will forever treasure their memories of this
remarkable achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' basketball team of Roscoe
High School on winning the UIL 1A Division 1 state championship and
extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
King of Taylor
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1762 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House